PS-LTE KICKSTARTER Designed for Mission Critical Networks

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PS-LTE KICKSTARTER solution

� Ready to use compact LTE platform in a compact 19” smart rack � Operating within the 2.6 Ghz* spectrum band in TDD mode including frame 0 � MCPTT mobile application and dispatcher based on 3GPP MCX standards � Optionally expandable and deployable in different LTE frequency bands

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PS-LTE KICKSTARTER

Kontron Transportation , a S&T Group company, is a global

constructor and developer of end-to-end communications

solutions for mission-critical networks. Our highly specialized and

innovative technologies, products or services cover the entire

value chain, from planning, developing and producing to deploying,

maintaining and operating.

Leveraging the long-standing expertise in 2G and 2.5G Private

Mobile Radio technology for the Railway environment (PMR

GSM-R) and the group’s leading position in embedded computing

technology (ECT), Kontron Transportation has strategically

extended its portfolio to address Public Safety Long-Term

Evolution (PS-LTE) use cases as well as the next generation of

mission-critical networks and proposes a tailor-made solution

and innovative applications based on cybersecure and reliable

state-of-the-art products with differentiating specific features for

mission critical networks. As a result, mission critical customers

benefit from an accelerated time-to-market for digitization and

connectivity solution, a reduced total cost of ownership, a product

longevity and the best fully integrated applications overall.

The PS-LTE Kickstarter platform allows a fast deployment of a 4G

PMR network for small to medium surface areas (ex: shunting

area, level crossing, airport, port, construction site, etc…). It

includes a 3GPP standard based and certified MCX application

capable of addressing security and prioritized access requirements

with the best quality of service and pre-emption features

necessary for point-to-point, emergency and group Mission

Critical Communication.

The PS-LTE Kickstarter platform finally offers the capability to

interwork with legacy network and multiple devices and is easily

extensible by addition of radio access nodes to allow a wider

network coverage.

TECHNOLOGYThe Kontron PS LTE Kickstarter platform, delivered in compact

mobile rack, is offering an end to end PS-LTE framework highly

suitable to limited surface areas (ex: shunting area, level crossing,

airport, port, construction site, and much more) in its basic

configuration. The embedded applications are compliant to 3GPP

Rel 14 standards and are constantly enhanced with 3GPP Rel 15-16

contents and evolutions.

The Kontron PS LTE Kickstarter platform is customizable and

expandable depending of customer’s choice of implementation

and specific needs. Quickly deployable either in permanent or

temporary location and easy to set up in standalone configuration,

it offers state of the art MCX communication services and supports

different frame configuration in TDD mode, including the frame 0

configuration which brings additional capacity in uplink direction.

In its extended configuration it can operate under a large range of

frequency bands. With support of its ANSSI certified Secure

Exchange Network feature, it can also interconnect to other PMR

networks (TETRA, GSM-R, VoIP,…) or other PLMN in order to allow

hybridized communication.

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PRODUCT DETAILS�

The default PS-LTE Kickstarter platforms includes:

� 3 Remote Radio Heads (RRH) operating within the 2.6 Ghz*

spectrum band and antennas – (other frequencies are

optionally available on demand)

� 1 Base Band Unit (BBU) based on x86 platform

� 1 Core server unit based on x86 platform including all Core

software solution and applications: IMS, EPC, MC-PTT,

Dispatcher

Depending on customer needs, the platform is optionally

expandable with various applications and extension kits.

Devices and accessoriesKontron proposes various add-on products from ruggedized

terminals to IoT sensors for use with the Kontron edge computing

TRACe™ platform for Industrial IoT applications leveraging the

PS-LTE network as transport medium.

CybersecurityAn innovative Secure Xchange Network solution, based on

uncompromising hardware solution rather than vulnerable

software solution and smarter than Data Diode can be easily

integrated as an option based on the ANSSI certified DENELIS™

platform from SECLAB.

Number one solution for critical file exchanges, SXN is a hardware-

enforced cross-domain gateway designed to allow controlled data

exchanges (files and flows) between the PS-LTE PMR network and

the customer’s IT environment to prevent any attack from

corrupting the protected network.

AnalyticsThe Kontron ruggedized edge computing TRACe™ platform for

Industrial IoT applications is available in various form factors and

used to retrieve, record and analyze operational or mission critical

data.

The TRACe™ platform can be fitted with PS-LTE access module

supporting TDD mode in frame 0 configuration in which brings

additional capacity in uplink direction (ex for large data or video

transfer usage).

ACCESS COMPONENTSThe Kontron Access solution is composed of a Base Band Unit

(BBU) and three Remote Radio Heads (RRHs). The industrial

computer based BBU can be installed in communication room or

outdoor in cabinet. The outdoor unit RRH can be mounted on a wall

or on a pole.

BBU* (SERVER CHOICE) SERVER TYPEPOWER

X86 BBU LTE industrial Computer48 V DC

RRH OUTPUTTXCPRICOMPATIBILITYMECHNANICALFREQUENCIESPOWER

2x 2 MIMO Up to 2x 20 W2 CPRIMulti RAT (2G, 3G, 4G, 5G)29,5 x 20,0 x 14,8 cm – same form factor for different band, 12 kgBand 38 (available also in different bands)48 V DC

* Specification details pending final

COMPONENTS�

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CORE COMPONENTSThe Kontron Core solution is composed of a single common

hardware platform on which all software functions are deployed

on a virtualized environment: EPC, Core IMS and Application Server

are running on Red Hat Linux- compatible off-the-shelf server

hardware platforms.

EPCThe Kontron Evolved Packet Core system (EPC) is based on 3GPP

all-IP System Architecture Evolution (SAE) and provides a

converged framework for packet-based real-time and non-real-

time services. The Kontron EPC solution includes MME, S-GW and

P-GW functions on the same hardware.

Core IMSVICT (Versatile IP Core Tailored) IMS/SIP database and core are

part of this ecosystem, tailor-made by Kontron to enable mission

critical voice communication services.

The VICT IMS is the network component of an overall Mission

Critical Network architecture where the SIP core and HSS network

node functionality resides.

Application ServerThe main functions of the Kontron Application Server (AS) are Call

Control, Policy Control and Resource Function (PCRF), Configuration

and Identity Management, and Key Management, constituting the

base for MCX and Dispatcher services.

The dispatcher application server provides dispatcher specific

features and business logic and allows the dispatcher an extended

range of functions such as dynamic re-grouping.

SERVER TYPE COTS X86 server with Kernel-based Virtual Machine (KVM)

PROCESSOR Intel® Xeon® Scalable Processor

MECHNANICAL 8.73 x 44.54 x 67.94 cm – min 17,1 kg/max 24,5 kg

RAM 16 GByte 1Rx4 PC4-2666V-R Smart Kit

HARD DRIVE 600 GByte SAS 10K SFF SC DS HDD

ETHERNET ADAPTER Ethernet 1Gb 4-port 331T Adapter

POWER 48 V DC (also available in

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APPLICATIONS AND TERMINALSThe basic offer for Kontron PS-LTE Kickstarter platform includes MC-X and NextGen dispatcher licenses. The MC-X application can be

installed on either terminals proposed by Kontron Transportation or compatible customer handsets.

Mobiles and SIMs (optional)

MCX App

Dispatcher terminals

O.S. Android O

CHIPSET Snapdragon 630 Octacore @ 2.2 Ghz

BAND LTE: B1/B2/B3/B4/B5/B7/B8/B12/B13/B14/B20/B25/B26/B27/B28/B29/B30/B38/B39/B40*/B41/B66UMTS: B1/B2/B4/B5/B8 GSM: 850/900/1800/1900MHz

WIFI IEEE802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/r 2.4/5 GHz Miracast™ - WiFi direct

SIZE 152 mm x 79.5 mm x 18 mm

DEDICATED KEYS PTT Key, Programmable Key, VolumeKeys, SOS Red Alert, Power On/Off;Home, Back, & Recent

DUAL SIM yes

GPS GPS, GLONASS, Galileao, BeiDOU

INTERFACE Redundant network connection

DEDICATED BUTTON Supports dedicated buttons for emergency, panic-alert and push-to-talk

FEATURES Man-down and panic-alert support for lone workers and first responders

DEVICES Supports both consumer and ruggedized Device type

STANDARD Interoperability verified in ETSI plug tests

O.S. Android and IOS

Embedded design, passive cooling, no moving parts

Touch Monitor 15”

Ambiant noise suppression (noise gating) Integrated acoustic shock protection

Acoustic Echo-cancellation (AEC) for hands-free operationInclination mechanism: adjustment from 25 °C to 65 °C

Desk or VESA Mount

Handset with PTT button (broadband)Hand free speakers(two speaker integrated within MD-Ti15)Gooseneck microphone (broadband)

MCX.app is an multi OS (Android, iOS, linux) compatible next

generation client application for Kontron converged FRMCS and

PS-LTE solution with mission critical common services, which

supports mission critical communication including mission critical

push-to-talk (MCPTT), mission critical data (MCData), and mission

critical video (MCVideo).

Kontron works with reliable partners to complete its end to end

solution with end user devices. Solution can include Sonim XP8 an

extremely rugged mobile handset, enabling real-time voice and

data collection and connectivity, for workers in demanding and

harsh environments, as well as provisioned SIM cards.

The dispatcher terminal units MD-Ti15 and MD-Ti10 are compact

and have small footprint on the desktop. The client applications

are largely hardware independent, which greatly reduces lifecycle

costs. For mission critical networks, the MCN.dispatcher is a

future-proof solution. In addition to the MCX call, data and video

services, the MCN.dispatcher also provides a large set of

supplementary services. The MCN.dispatcher gives the user the

freedom to log on to any terminal and take over the corresponding

roles of its functions (roles management).

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GLOBAL HEADQUARTERS

Kontron Transportation Austria AG

Lehrbachgasse 11 1120 Vienna, AustriaTel.: + 43 50 811-3600 info@kontron.com

Kontron Europe GmbH

Gutenbergstraße 285737 Ismaning, GermanyTel.: + 49 821 4086-0 Fax: + 49 821 4086-111info@kontron.com

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IMPLEMENTATION MODELS�Transportation (Airports, Railways, Public Transports, Ports and container terminals, etc…)Use case: Customer is looking for a solution to replace obsolete

communication systems such as TETRA and at the same time to

implement a broadband network that can be used to support

various services like remote monitoring and maintenance at

specific areas such as level crossing, shutting and other localized

operations fields.

Energy (Nuclear & Hydraulic power plants, Oil & Gaz) and factoriesUse case: Power plants are often still using multiple telephone old

technologies like Tetra which are not able to deal with new use

cases (video streaming, increasing numbers of sensors). The 4G

Kickstarter platform will bring quick and easy implementation

benefits with its standard form factor and very limited footprint. It

however also permits a secured multi core architecture model

deployment which will help customer to ensure autonomy and

resiliency and bringing network interworking.

Logistics, Local authoritiesUse case : Customer is looking to implement and operate a private

broadband network that will allow to deploy IIoT solutions for

monitoring and tracking of assets such as agricultural machinery

or livestock